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Making a podcast is more than just recording your voice. Good logistics — where and how you record, store, and share your audio — make a big difference to sound quality and how easy it is for others to listen. 1. Finding the right space Your recording space affects the sound as much as your …
This video gives lecturers a full look at the new MCS 2026 for use in Canvas. Unlike the tour, it explains key updates, features, and teaching-friendly improvements you’ll want to know. The Overview of the MCS 2026 highlights major changes to course structure, navigation, and design templates. You’ll learn how the new framework supports clearer …
The new 2026 MCS Template, also known as MCS Pick n Mix, is a ready-to-use base Canvas course designed to save you time when building your course in Canvas. You start with a clean layout and can add pre-designed content from Canvas Commons that fits your programme, teaching style, and learner needs – this is where the Pick n Mix …
The Content Page Templates for Canvas enhance course engagement by providing visually appealing designs tailored for various educational needs. Available in Blue, Orange, and Purple, each template serves distinct purposes, from structured lessons to vibrant announcements. Users can customize them easily to create organized, consistent, and navigable course material that captivates students.
The MCS template has evolved. The new version is lighter, more flexible, and designed to give lecturers more control — while keeping consistency and clarity for students. Below is an overview of the key differences between MCS 2024/25 and MCS 2026. Streamlined Content & Cleaner Layout MCS 2024/25 MCS 2026 Homepage Tweaks for Better Clarity …
This page explains why literacy and numeracy testing is important for Levels 1–3 students, how to interpret results, and provides practical tips to support your students. Purpose of Testing The Literacy and Numeracy Adult Assessment Tool (LNAAT) gives you data on your students’ reading, writing, and numeracy levels. Use this information to contextualise literacy and …
Podcasts are increasingly valuable in higher education, providing flexible and accessible learning opportunities for students. They engage auditory learners, foster personal connections, and can be student-created, enhancing agency and understanding. Simple to produce, podcasts enrich teaching without replacing traditional methods, expanding ways to support student learning journeys.
Using Turnitin to check possible plagiarism in your essay assignments? Check the assignment settings at the beginning of each course, especially after a course copy, to avoid errors caused by date conflicts! BEST Practice: CREATE A FRESH ASSIGNMENT EACH COURSE To avoid recurring issues with old Turnitin assignments, our strongest recommendation is to create a …
As a lecturer, your feedback is crucial for student success. You r constructive feedback can help students clearly answer the three key questions along their learning journey “How am I going?”, “Where am I going?”, and “Where to next?” Key Principles for Delivering Constructive Feedback Regardless of the scenario, keep the core principles in mind …
The Praise Wheel is a fun, interactive activity you can add to your Canvas course. It works like a digital spinner—when you spin the wheel, it lands on a compliment, complete with confetti for extra celebration. Using the Praise Wheel brings the power of positive reinforcement into your teaching. Compliments boost motivation and help students …
Canvas now includes a Canvas dyslexia-friendly setting that changes how text looks, making letters easier to tell apart and reading more comfortable. You don’t have to have dyslexia to use it—anyone can turn it on if it makes reading easier for them. Dyslexia is when the brain processes words differently. This can sometimes make reading, …
This short video shows how to add a Lucid visual activity to Canvas as an engaging task for learners. It’s a clear method to embed Lucidspark or Lucidchart visual tasks directly inside a Canvas page or assignment. You’ll see how to open the Lucid integration inside Canvas through the Rich Content Editor or during …
This short video shows how to add Lucid activities to Canvas assignments. If you use Lucidspark or Lucidchart in your teaching, this is a quick way to link student work directly into Canvas. It helps keep everything in one place and easy to mark. In the video, you’ll see how to set up a new …
This short video, Learn the basics of Lucidspark, shows how to use Lucidspark, a virtual whiteboard ideal for brainstorming and team work. In just a few minutes, you’ll see how to start using the main tools and board features. The video explains how to open a new board, add sticky notes, shapes, and connectors, …
Start diagramming with confidence! This short video titled Getting Started in Lucidchart guides you through essential steps to begin using Lucidchart effectively. In just a few minutes, you’ll learn how to create, customise, and share diagrams. In the first part of the video, you’ll discover how to open a new blank diagram and use the …
